Laser skin resurfacing, also known as a laser peel or lasabrasion is the use of a laser beam to correct problem areas of the skin such as wrinkles, acne scarring, age spots, or other blemishes. Laser resurfacing rejuvenates the skin’s epidermis and dermis, removing damaged skin and encouraging the growth of collagen. After a laser resurfacing treatment, the blemished skin will be gone and it will be replaced with smooth, tight new skin.
Other skin issues that laser resurfacing can treat include warts, uneven skin tone, some birthmarks, liver spots, chickenpox scars, and wrinkles that did not go away after a facelift.
How Does Laser Resurfacing Work?
Laser resurfacing works with the use of one of three types of lasers: an erbium laser, a non-ablative laser or a carbon dioxide laser.
